Appendix
V. This is a summary of all the action
items, indicating an average importance score from the BBMP Team
and TAG group (1-5, with one being the highest priority). Timeline
(s=short, m=medium, l=long to begin working). Authority indicates
if we can do independently (Yes), or need to work through other
agencies or get rule/policy changes made before implementing. Cost
and man-power indicate if we can divert existing resources to
complete the action or need to solicit additional funds or staff
(this may be via volunteers, partnerships, donations, grants etc.).
Responsisble parties indicates divisions or other groups that must
work together to accomplish the action.

ACTION ITEMS

SCORE

TIME-LINE

Auth-ority

Cost

Man Power

Responsible Parties

New Opportunities

1. Pursue public access to reservoirs during their planning
phase, and develop management plans and agreements with water
management districts and the Corps of Engineers (COE) to produce
appropriate trophy black bass fisheries.

2

S

Y

Y

Y

DFFM, WMDs and COE

2. Make it easy for the public to find places to fish and
freshwater public access (e.g., ramps, piers, shoreline access)
using electronic and print media.

2

S

Y

Y

Y

LE, IT,FWRI and DFFM

3. Formalize partnerships with WMDs, federal, local, and state
governmental agencies, and private landowners to enhance public
access.

1

M

Y

Y

Y

LE, DFFM and FWC Land-use Planning
team

4. Help local communities to attract major bass tournaments by
enhancing ramps and associated facilities that will benefit local
economies and anglers.

3

S

Y

Y

Y

DFFM

5. Implement complete de-water renovations on aging reservoirs
and lakes with water control structures to stimulate trophy
largemouth bass fisheries.

4. Partner with water management districts and the Corps of
Engineers to develop new water regulation schedules and to monitor
and recommend minimum flows and levels to help maintain healthy
black bass populations.

6. Educate anglers and other stakeholders about where and why
bass are stocked by meeting with stakeholder groups, recognizing
stocked lakes with news releases and signs at boat ramps, and
capitalizing on other promotional opportunities as they arise.

3

S

Y

Y

Y

DFFFM, PICs

7. Promote conservation of endemic black bass.

1

L

Y

Y

Y

DFFM

8. Create, maintain and utilize a comprehensive list of
freshwater fishing clubs and other anglers willing to volunteer
within each region.

4

S

Y

Y

Y

DFFM

9. Promote Florida as a national angling destination for
B.A.S.S. Slam opportunities.

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